Ocean Freight Route

ShenzhenDetroit

CNSZX
USDET
Distance
6,798 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between China and United States.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CN
Origin Port

Shenzhen

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive container terminals with deep-draft berths
  • Advanced ship-to-shore gantry cranes and semi-automated yard equipment
  • Integrated intermodal links to China’s rail network
  • Proximity to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport for multimodal logistics

Key Exports

Electronics and telecommunications equipmentComputers and consumer electronicsElectrical machinery and componentsMachinery and precision equipmentFurniture, toys, and light manufactured goods

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Chinese customs regulations, including correct tariff coding and complete export declarations.

US
Destination Port

Detroit

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several general cargo and bulk terminals along the Detroit River
  • Seamless intermodal connections to Class I railroads and interstate highways
  • Dedicated facilities for handling steel, project cargo, and breakbulk shipments
  • All-season navigation supported by Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway icebreaking services

Key Imports

Automotive components and subassembliesConsumer goods and electronicsIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, plastics)Chemicals and petrochemical productsMachinery and capital equipment

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and relevant partner government agency requirements where applicable.

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